Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions.
People say that Mr. Goldman gave nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
A. Mr. Goldman is said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year
B. Mr. Goldman was said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year
C. Nearly a million pounds was said to have been given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year
D. Nearly a million pounds is said to be given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year